Question 1

how do you treat pink eyes?

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Pink eye: A majority of adult pink eye is viral.  Kids tend to get more bacterial conjunctivitis or pink eye.  There is also allergic causes and irritation or inflammatory causes.  Generally, physicians after evaluating you will place the patient on antibiotic eye drops.

Question 2

can i go to work with pink eyes?

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Pink Eye: Pink eye is extremely contagious. Most employers would not want you at work until you are improving.

Question 3

how can you give yourself pink eyes?

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Contact: Pink eye is usually an adenovirus that is contagious on contact.  You touch an object that has the virus on it; then touch your eyes.  Avoid touching unwashed hands to eyes.  Adenovirus is known to last a long time even in dry state. Handling clearance items at your favorite store, wash your hands after shopping.  If it is accompanied by an upper respiratory infection: avoid cough exposure.

Question 4

my eyes are so pink! i don't know what happened. what can i do?

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Pink eyes: Unfortunately, not enough details to tell you about your pink eyes.  Pink eyes may be the result of conjunctivitis, dry eyes, contact lens overwear, overuse of eye drops that take the red out, allergies, etc.  I suggest that you see your eye care provider for an evaluation.

Question 5

the whites of my eyes are also pink most mornings when i wake up (see prev question) it's like i'm drugged up but haven't touched weed for 9 months.

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Other causes: Are others smoking marijuana around you? If so, it could be the effects of second hand smoke. Do you wear contact lenses?  There are many causes of conjunctival injection or "pink eye."  the most common is allergy. If you are having excessive tearing or irritation of the eyes, you should see your physician, and perhaps get a referral to an eye specialist.

Question 6

is vigamox good for the pink eyes?

Accepted Answer

Vigamox: Vigamox is a good broad spectrum antibiotic and should be an excellent choice for prophylaxis/treatment for conjunctivitis (pink eye).  It tends to be expensive though.  Using artificial tears over-the-counter can also improve comfort.

Question 7

why do only some albinos have pink eyes?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on the level of the genetic anomaly.

Question 8

what is better hot air or cold air on pink eyes!?

Accepted Answer

Neither: First, you need to see your eye doctor to determine the cause of your pink eyes. Sometimes warm or cool compresses can help certain eye conditions, but you need to know what is causing the problem first.

Question 9

why do toddlers get dark puffy circles under their eyes?

Accepted Answer

Venous congestion.: Toddlers and older children manifest this sign of dark puffy circles under the eyes as a consequence of venous congestion--typically triggered by allergies or by sinus infections. Also known as "allergic shiners", this collection of blood vessels becomes congested with blood backed up because the swelling of the nasal passages blocks the normal progression of blood through the nasal/eyelid area.

Question 10

my 2 year old has pink bags under his eyes. what causes this?

Accepted Answer

&quot;Allergic Shiners&quot;: can look pink or purple, especially if he has nasal congestion or tearing. It&#x27;s more likely in older kids, but one of mine got them at 2 when I brought home a beagle. Local irritants like soap &amp; lotion can  redden the skin under the eyes. If the mucous membranes of his lower eyelids are inflamed &amp; &quot; gunky&quot;, he could have &quot;pink-eye&quot;, which is often viral but warrants a visit to his pediatrician.

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